Izvestia News Center to discuss the role of sports in shaping a positive image of Russia

On July 17, at 12:00, a round table of the Expert Institute for Social Research (EIS) on the topic "Sports sovereignty of Russia" will be held in the press center of the Izvestia International Research Center.: sport as a soft power."

The Sochi Olympics confirmed Russia's status as a leading sports power thanks to high-quality training and a positive atmosphere. The 2018 FIFA World Cup and the BRICS Games in Kazan have enhanced Russia's international reputation, strengthened the trust of partners, and demonstrated the attractiveness of Russian cities for tourists and investments.

The participants of the round table will discuss what opportunities sport offers for shaping a positive image of Russia and strengthening its international prestige in the future.

Participants:

-Mikhail Degtyarev, Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation, President of the Olympic Committee of the Russian Federation;

-Artur Dalaloyan, Olympic champion, Honored Master of Sports of the Russian Federation, winner of the BRICS Sports Games;

- Maria Kiselyova, three-time Olympic champion, Honored Master of Sports of the Russian Federation, deputy of the Moscow City Duma;

-Ilgar Yashar oglu Mammadov, head coach of the Russian national fencing team, Russian foil fencer, two-time Olympic champion;

-Mikhail Mamonov, Director of the VTSIOM Political Research Department;

-Alexey Martynov, political scientist, Director of the Institute of Modern States, Associate Professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation;

- Igor Stolyarov, Head of the Games of the Future project.

The moderator is Anna Fedorova, political scientist, EISI expert.

For FULL-time accreditation to the press center, you must send an email press-center@iz.ru send your full name, media name, series and passport number.

Important: Media representatives can participate in the press conference ONLINE with prior accreditation. To do this, send an email press-center@iz.ru Full name, media name, and mobile number linked to the installed Telegram app.

The broadcast will be available on the website iz.ru .

Media accreditation: press-center@iz.ru , tel. (495) 937-61-70, ext. 4805, 4236

Entrance for media representatives is subject to prior accreditation upon presentation of a passport.

Address: Moscow, Party lane, 1, room 57, building 3, 2nd floor.

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